- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Starkville, MS
Overstreet Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Overstreet Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280018901468
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overstreet Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Starkville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Overstreet Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overstreet Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Starkville, MS.
School address
District: Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018901468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Overstreet Elementary shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 280018901468 · Starkville, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 13:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Starkville High School (1,376 students)
Overstreet Elementary shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Overstreet Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Starkville Hig
Starkville High School
1,376 students
- Henderson/Ward
Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary
1,066 students
- Sudduth Elemen
Sudduth Elementary School
920 students
- Socsd/Msu Part
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School
646 students
- Armstrong Juni 358
Armstrong Junior High School
358 students
- This school 324
Overstreet Elementary
324 students
What this shows Overstreet Elementary reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overstreet Elementary compares
Overstreet Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▼ 16% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.3%
White 32.1%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Overstreet Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist reports $13,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overstreet Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sudduth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armstrong Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overstreet Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overstreet Elementary
How many students attend Overstreet Elementary?
Overstreet Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Starkville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overstreet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overstreet Elementary is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overstreet Elementary?
67.3% of students at Overstreet Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overstreet Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Overstreet Elementary is African American at 59.3% of enrollment, in Starkville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overstreet Elementary?
Overstreet Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Overstreet Elementary rank among public schools in Starkville?
By Resource Investment Index, Overstreet Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Starkville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Starkville on the city page.
What other schools are in Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist?
Besides Overstreet Elementary, Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist also operates Starkville High School (1,376 students), Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary (1,066 students), and Sudduth Elementary School (920 students). See the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist district page for the complete list.